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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.56, 404.26 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.56, 404.26 and 282.24 is: 391.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.56 : 404.26 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.56/404.26 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.56x = 404.26 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.56x = 114,097.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,097.64/291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.34

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