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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290, 399.38 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290, 399.38 and 250.32 is: 344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290 : 399.38 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290/399.38 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290x = 399.38 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290x = 99,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,972.80/290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.73

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