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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.26, 401.44 and 277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.26, 401.44 and 277.59 is: 382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.26 : 401.44 = 277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.26/401.44 = 277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.26x = 401.44 × 277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.26x = 111,435.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,435.73/291.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.60

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