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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.04, 401.96 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.04, 401.96 and 277.40 is: 383.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.04 : 401.96 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.04/401.96 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.04x = 401.96 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.04x = 111,503.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,503.70/291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.12

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