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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.44, 437.97 and 270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.44, 437.97 and 270.79 is: 406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.44 : 437.97 = 270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.44/437.97 = 270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.44x = 437.97 × 270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.44x = 118,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,597.90/291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.94

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