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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.61, 436.93 and 280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.61, 436.93 and 280.37 is: 420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.61 : 436.93 = 280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.61/436.93 = 280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.61x = 436.93 × 280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.61x = 122,502.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,502.06/291.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.09

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