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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.07, 435.24 and 251.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.07, 435.24 and 251.61 is: 377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.07 : 435.24 = 251.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.07/435.24 = 251.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.07x = 435.24 × 251.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.07x = 109,510.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,510.74/290.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.53

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