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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 400.62 and 255.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 400.62 and 255.11 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 400.62 = 255.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/400.62 = 255.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 400.62 × 255.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 102,200.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,200.89/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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