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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.09, 434.46 and 287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.09, 434.46 and 287.93 is: 431.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.09 : 434.46 = 287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.09/434.46 = 287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.09x = 434.46 × 287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.09x = 125,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,093.52/290.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.23

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