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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.04, 402 and 256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.04, 402 and 256.11 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.04 : 402 = 256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.04/402 = 256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.04x = 402 × 256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.04x = 102,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,956.22/291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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