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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.27, 437.08 and 261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.27, 437.08 and 261.39 is: 392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.27 : 437.08 = 261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.27/437.08 = 261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.27x = 437.08 × 261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.27x = 114,248.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,248.34/291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.24

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