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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.02, 434.07 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.02, 434.07 and 254.38 is: 380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.02 : 434.07 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.02/434.07 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.02x = 434.07 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.02x = 110,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,418.73/290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.73

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