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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 437.88 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 437.88 and 261.66 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 437.88 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/437.88 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 437.88 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 114,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,575.68/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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