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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.09, 436.77 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.09, 436.77 and 267.33 is: 401.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.09 : 436.77 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.09/436.77 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.09x = 436.77 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.09x = 116,761.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,761.72/291.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.12

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