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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 402.36 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 402.36 and 260.48 is: 359.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 402.36 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/402.36 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 402.36 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 104,806.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,806.73/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.62

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