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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.87, 437.72 and 250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.87, 437.72 and 250.33 is: 375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.87 : 437.72 = 250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.87/437.72 = 250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.87x = 437.72 × 250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.87x = 109,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,573.20/291.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.42

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