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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 433.11 and 260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 433.11 and 260.92 is: 389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 433.11 = 260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/433.11 = 260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 433.11 × 260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 113,007.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,007.89/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.58

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