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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.78, 401.61 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.78, 401.61 and 252.90 is: 348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.78 : 401.61 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.78/401.61 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.78x = 401.61 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.78x = 101,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,567.17/291.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.10

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