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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.53, 403.38 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.53, 403.38 and 250.02 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.53 : 403.38 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.53/403.38 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.53x = 403.38 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.53x = 100,853.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,853.07/291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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