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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.27, 435.96 and 276.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.27, 435.96 and 276.23 is: 413.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.27 : 435.96 = 276.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.27/435.96 = 276.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.27x = 435.96 × 276.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.27x = 120,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,425.23/291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.45

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