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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.33, 400.95 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.33, 400.95 and 247.59 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.33 : 400.95 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.33/400.95 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.33x = 400.95 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.33x = 99,271.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,271.21/291.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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