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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.01, 432.71 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.01, 432.71 and 272.50 is: 406.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.01 : 432.71 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.01/432.71 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.01x = 432.71 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.01x = 117,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,913.48/290.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.58

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