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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291, 402.36 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291, 402.36 and 258.12 is: 356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 402.36 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/402.36 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 402.36 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 103,857.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,857.16/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.90

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