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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.68, 402.40 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.68, 402.40 and 254.84 is: 351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.68 : 402.40 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.68/402.40 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.68x = 402.40 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.68x = 102,547.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,547.62/291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.58

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