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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.60, 445.80 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.60, 445.80 and 291.20 is: 437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.60 : 445.80 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.60/445.80 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.60x = 445.80 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.60x = 129,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,816.96/296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.68

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