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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.79, 438.23 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.79, 438.23 and 255.34 is: 383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.79 : 438.23 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.79/438.23 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.79x = 438.23 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.79x = 111,897.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,897.65/291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.49

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