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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.08, 497.29 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.08, 497.29 and 291.42 is: 437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.08 : 497.29 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.08/497.29 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.08x = 497.29 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.08x = 144,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,920.25/331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.72

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