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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.63, 436.81 and 270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.63, 436.81 and 270.91 is: 404.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.63 : 436.81 = 270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.63/436.81 = 270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.63x = 436.81 × 270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.63x = 118,336.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,336.87/292.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.39

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