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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 401.44 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 401.44 and 258.56 is: 356.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 401.44 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/401.44 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 401.44 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 103,796.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,796.33/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.44

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