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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 436.44 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 436.44 and 274.62 is: 411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 436.44 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/436.44 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 436.44 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 119,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,855.15/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.20

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