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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.39, 436.53 and 281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.39, 436.53 and 281.63 is: 421.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.39 : 436.53 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.39/436.53 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.39x = 436.53 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.39x = 122,938.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,938.82/291.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.90

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