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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.10, 435.85 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.10, 435.85 and 276.70 is: 414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.10 : 435.85 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.10/435.85 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.10x = 435.85 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.10x = 120,599.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,599.70/291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.29

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