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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 437.21 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 437.21 and 252.90 is: 379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 437.21 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/437.21 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 437.21 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 110,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,571.04/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.34

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