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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.73, 437.75 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.73, 437.75 and 271.08 is: 406.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.73 : 437.75 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.73/437.75 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.73x = 437.75 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.73x = 118,661.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,661.73/291.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.75

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