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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.36, 439.32 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.36, 439.32 and 267.36 is: 403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.36 : 439.32 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.36/439.32 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.36x = 439.32 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.36x = 117,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,456.60/291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.13

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