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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290, 400.08 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290, 400.08 and 265.52 is: 366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290 : 400.08 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290/400.08 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290x = 400.08 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290x = 106,229.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,229.24/290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.31

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