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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.30, 401.28 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.30, 401.28 and 254.38 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.30 : 401.28 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.30/401.28 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.30x = 401.28 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.30x = 102,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,077.61/291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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