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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 401.78 and 271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 401.78 and 271.05 is: 374.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 401.78 = 271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/401.78 = 271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 401.78 × 271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 108,902.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,902.47/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.27

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