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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 437.04 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 437.04 and 262.32 is: 393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 437.04 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/437.04 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 437.04 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 114,644.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,644.33/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.80

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