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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.59, 402.33 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.59, 402.33 and 254.53 is: 351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.59 : 402.33 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.59/402.33 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.59x = 402.33 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.59x = 102,405.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,405.05/291.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.20

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