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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.21, 436.99 and 261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.21, 436.99 and 261.33 is: 392.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.21 : 436.99 = 261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.21/436.99 = 261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.21x = 436.99 × 261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.21x = 114,198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,198.60/291.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.15

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