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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.51, 434.85 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.51, 434.85 and 260.73 is: 388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.51 : 434.85 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.51/434.85 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.51x = 434.85 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.51x = 113,378.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,378.44/291.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.93

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