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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 401.76 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 401.76 and 258.60 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 401.76 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/401.76 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 401.76 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 103,895.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,895.14/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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