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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.08, 401.88 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.08, 401.88 and 254.63 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.08 : 401.88 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.08/401.88 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.08x = 401.88 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.08x = 102,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,330.70/291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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