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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 401.59 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 401.59 and 270.27 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 401.59 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/401.59 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 401.59 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 108,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,537.73/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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