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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.76, 436.36 and 263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.76, 436.36 and 263.36 is: 393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.76 : 436.36 = 263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.76/436.36 = 263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.76x = 436.36 × 263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.76x = 114,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,919.77/291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.88

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