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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.24, 436.38 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.24, 436.38 and 258.66 is: 387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.24 : 436.38 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.24/436.38 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.24x = 436.38 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.24x = 112,874.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,874.05/291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.56

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