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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.30, 436.95 and 274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.30, 436.95 and 274.20 is: 411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.30 : 436.95 = 274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.30/436.95 = 274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.30x = 436.95 × 274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.30x = 119,811.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,811.69/291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.30

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