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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.45, 435.04 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.45, 435.04 and 255 is: 380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.45 : 435.04 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.45/435.04 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.45x = 435.04 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.45x = 110,934.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,934.56/291.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.63

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