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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.41, 436.64 and 245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.41, 436.64 and 245.73 is: 368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.41 : 436.64 = 245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.41/436.64 = 245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.41x = 436.64 × 245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.41x = 107,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,294.32/291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.20

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