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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.79, 437.10 and 270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.79, 437.10 and 270.10 is: 404.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.79 : 437.10 = 270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.79/437.10 = 270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.79x = 437.10 × 270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.79x = 118,060.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,060.71/291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.61

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