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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.89, 438.44 and 256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.89, 438.44 and 256.65 is: 385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.89 : 438.44 = 256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.89/438.44 = 256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.89x = 438.44 × 256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.89x = 112,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,524.34/291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.51

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