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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.10, 400.58 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.10, 400.58 and 263.50 is: 362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.10 : 400.58 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.10/400.58 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.10x = 400.58 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.10x = 105,552.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,552.83/291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.60

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