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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.05, 434.63 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.05, 434.63 and 244.49 is: 366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.05 : 434.63 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.05/434.63 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.05x = 434.63 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.05x = 106,261.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,261.13/290.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.36

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