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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.03, 401.94 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.03, 401.94 and 272.94 is: 376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.03 : 401.94 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.03/401.94 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.03x = 401.94 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.03x = 109,705.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,705.50/291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.96

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