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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.45, 437.17 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.45, 437.17 and 273.63 is: 410.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.45 : 437.17 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.45/437.17 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.45x = 437.17 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.45x = 119,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,621.02/291.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.44

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