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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.00, 435.78 and 280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.00, 435.78 and 280.52 is: 420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.00 : 435.78 = 280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.00/435.78 = 280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.00x = 435.78 × 280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.00x = 122,245.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,245.51/291.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.09

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