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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.74, 438.16 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.74, 438.16 and 267.66 is: 401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.74 : 438.16 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.74/438.16 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.74x = 438.16 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.74x = 117,277.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,277.91/291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.99

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