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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 461.26 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 461.26 and 291.74 is: 438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 461.26 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/461.26 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 461.26 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 134,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,566.05/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.05

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