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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.54, 437.24 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.54, 437.24 and 269 is: 403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.54 : 437.24 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.54/437.24 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.54x = 437.24 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.54x = 117,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,617.56/291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.44

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