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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 436.08 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 436.08 and 256.88 is: 384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 436.08 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/436.08 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 436.08 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 112,020.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,020.23/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.37

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