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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.85, 437.67 and 251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.85, 437.67 and 251.75 is: 377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.85 : 437.67 = 251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.85/437.67 = 251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.85x = 437.67 × 251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.85x = 110,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,184.52/291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.54

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