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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.89, 497.61 and 291.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.89, 497.61 and 291.39 is: 436.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.89 : 497.61 = 291.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.89/497.61 = 291.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.89x = 497.61 × 291.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.89x = 144,998.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,998.58/331.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.89

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