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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.78, 403.02 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.78, 403.02 and 264.15 is: 364.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.78 : 403.02 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.78/403.02 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.78x = 403.02 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.78x = 106,457.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,457.73/291.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.86

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