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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 441.58 and 293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 441.58 and 293.29 is: 436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 441.58 = 293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/441.58 = 293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 441.58 × 293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 129,511.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,511.00/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.72

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