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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.02, 401.64 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.02, 401.64 and 272.12 is: 375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.02 : 401.64 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.02/401.64 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.02x = 401.64 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.02x = 109,294.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,294.28/291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.56

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