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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.28, 402.29 and 273.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.28, 402.29 and 273.19 is: 377.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.28 : 402.29 = 273.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.28/402.29 = 273.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.28x = 402.29 × 273.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.28x = 109,901.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,901.61/291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.31

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