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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 437.28 and 277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 437.28 and 277.64 is: 416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 437.28 = 277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/437.28 = 277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 437.28 × 277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 121,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,406.42/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.57

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