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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.02, 399.96 and 256.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.02, 399.96 and 256.87 is: 354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.02 : 399.96 = 256.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.02/399.96 = 256.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.02x = 399.96 × 256.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.02x = 102,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,737.73/290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.24

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