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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.01, 435.98 and 258.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.01, 435.98 and 258.61 is: 387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.01 : 435.98 = 258.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.01/435.98 = 258.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.01x = 435.98 × 258.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.01x = 112,747.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,747.49/291.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.44

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