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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.59, 403.02 and 256.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.59, 403.02 and 256.35 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.59 : 403.02 = 256.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.59/403.02 = 256.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.59x = 403.02 × 256.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.59x = 103,314.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,314.18/291.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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