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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 436.59 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 436.59 and 255.15 is: 382.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 436.59 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/436.59 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 436.59 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 111,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,395.94/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.02

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