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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.26, 402.09 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.26, 402.09 and 247.52 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.26 : 402.09 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.26/402.09 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.26x = 402.09 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.26x = 99,525.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,525.32/291.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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