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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.47, 402.46 and 256.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.47, 402.46 and 256.91 is: 354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.47 : 402.46 = 256.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.47/402.46 = 256.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.47x = 402.46 × 256.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.47x = 103,396.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,396.36/291.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.74

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