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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 436.44 and 250.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 436.44 and 250.76 is: 375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 436.44 = 250.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/436.44 = 250.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 436.44 × 250.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 109,441.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,441.69/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.52

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