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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.50, 436.33 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.50, 436.33 and 247.76 is: 370.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.50 : 436.33 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.50/436.33 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.50x = 436.33 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.50x = 108,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,105.12/291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.86

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