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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 401.52 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 401.52 and 256.08 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 401.52 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/401.52 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 401.52 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 102,821.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,821.24/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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