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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.30, 402.93 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.30, 402.93 and 256.80 is: 355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.30 : 402.93 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.30/402.93 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.30x = 402.93 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.30x = 103,472.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,472.42/291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.21

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