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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 437.04 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 437.04 and 250.32 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 437.04 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/437.04 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 437.04 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 109,399.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,399.85/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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