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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.60, 437.76 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.60, 437.76 and 272.88 is: 409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.60 : 437.76 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.60/437.76 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.60x = 437.76 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.60x = 119,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,455.95/291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.66

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