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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.17, 435.16 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.17, 435.16 and 271 is: 406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.17 : 435.16 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.17/435.16 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.17x = 435.16 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.17x = 117,928.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,928.36/290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.41

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