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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 401.64 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 401.64 and 264.08 is: 363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 401.64 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/401.64 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 401.64 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 106,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,065.09/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.93

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