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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 463.38 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 463.38 and 291.72 is: 438.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 463.38 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/463.38 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 463.38 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 135,177.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,177.21/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.15

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