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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.37, 466.29 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.37, 466.29 and 291.94 is: 438.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.37 : 466.29 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.37/466.29 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.37x = 466.29 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.37x = 136,127.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,127.54/310.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.60

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