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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.62, 438.36 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.62, 438.36 and 251.54 is: 378.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.62 : 438.36 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.62/438.36 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.62x = 438.36 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.62x = 110,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,265.07/291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.11

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