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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.84, 437.20 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.84, 437.20 and 259.52 is: 388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.84 : 437.20 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.84/437.20 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.84x = 437.20 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.84x = 113,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,462.14/291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.78

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