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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.24, 435.68 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.24, 435.68 and 251.16 is: 375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.24 : 435.68 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.24/435.68 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.24x = 435.68 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.24x = 109,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,423.21/291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.72

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