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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.01, 398 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.01, 398 and 262.32 is: 360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.01 : 398 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.01/398 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.01x = 398 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.01x = 104,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,403.36/290.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.00

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