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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 434.20 and 283.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 434.20 and 283.87 is: 424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 434.20 = 283.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/434.20 = 283.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 434.20 × 283.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 123,256.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,256.35/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.96

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