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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 434.99 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 434.99 and 267.50 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 434.99 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/434.99 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 434.99 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 116,356.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,356.31/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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