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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.18, 436.59 and 279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.18, 436.59 and 279.30 is: 418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.18 : 436.59 = 279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.18/436.59 = 279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.18x = 436.59 × 279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.18x = 121,939.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,939.59/291.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.78

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