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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.79, 402.05 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.79, 402.05 and 268.21 is: 369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.79 : 402.05 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.79/402.05 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.79x = 402.05 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.79x = 107,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,833.50/291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.56

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