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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 436.53 and 259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 436.53 and 259.59 is: 388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 436.53 = 259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/436.53 = 259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 436.53 × 259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 113,318.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,318.82/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.21

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