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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 400.49 and 253.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 400.49 and 253.63 is: 350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 400.49 = 253.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/400.49 = 253.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 400.49 × 253.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 101,577.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,577.89/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.17

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