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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.58, 401.49 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.58, 401.49 and 256.44 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.58 : 401.49 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.58/401.49 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.58x = 401.49 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.58x = 102,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,958.10/291.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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