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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.04, 433.80 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.04, 433.80 and 274.64 is: 409.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.04 : 433.80 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.04/433.80 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.04x = 433.80 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.04x = 119,136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,136.66/291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.35

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