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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.20, 401.28 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.20, 401.28 and 272.48 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.20 : 401.28 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.20/401.28 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.20x = 401.28 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.20x = 109,340.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,340.77/291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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