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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.76, 438.20 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.76, 438.20 and 272.32 is: 409.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.76 : 438.20 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.76/438.20 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.76x = 438.20 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.76x = 119,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,330.62/291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.00

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