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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.49, 436.72 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.49, 436.72 and 259.71 is: 389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.49 : 436.72 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.49/436.72 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.49x = 436.72 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.49x = 113,420.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,420.96/291.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.11

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