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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.02, 401.34 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.02, 401.34 and 254.12 is: 350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.02 : 401.34 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.02/401.34 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.02x = 401.34 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.02x = 101,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,988.52/291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.45

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