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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.87, 403.62 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.87, 403.62 and 262.31 is: 362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.87 : 403.62 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.87/403.62 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.87x = 403.62 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.87x = 105,870.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,870.56/291.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.73

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