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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 437.04 and 271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 437.04 and 271.56 is: 408.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 437.04 = 271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/437.04 = 271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 437.04 × 271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 118,682.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,682.58/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.10

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