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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.13, 432.27 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.13, 432.27 and 271.50 is: 404.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.13 : 432.27 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.13/432.27 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.13x = 432.27 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.13x = 117,361.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,361.31/290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.51

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