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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.88, 402.54 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.88, 402.54 and 270.28 is: 372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.88 : 402.54 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.88/402.54 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.88x = 402.54 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.88x = 108,798.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,798.51/291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.75

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