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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 435.60 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 435.60 and 262.40 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 435.60 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/435.60 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 435.60 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 114,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,301.44/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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