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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.76, 403.50 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.76, 403.50 and 252.46 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.76 : 403.50 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.76/403.50 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.76x = 403.50 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.76x = 101,867.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,867.61/291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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