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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.61, 436.47 and 280.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.61, 436.47 and 280.27 is: 419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.61 : 436.47 = 280.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.61/436.47 = 280.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.61x = 436.47 × 280.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.61x = 122,329.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,329.45/291.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.50

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