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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.99, 402.35 and 271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.99, 402.35 and 271.49 is: 374.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.99 : 402.35 = 271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.99/402.35 = 271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.99x = 402.35 × 271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.99x = 109,230.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,230.63/291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.09

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