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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.75, 435.36 and 252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.75, 435.36 and 252.87 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.75 : 435.36 = 252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.75/435.36 = 252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.75x = 435.36 × 252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.75x = 110,089.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,089.48/291.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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