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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 437.64 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 437.64 and 259.08 is: 388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 437.64 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/437.64 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 437.64 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 113,383.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,383.77/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.99

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