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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 435.04 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 435.04 and 272 is: 406.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 435.04 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/435.04 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 435.04 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 118,330.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,330.88/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.02

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