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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.09, 434.73 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.09, 434.73 and 261.20 is: 391.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.09 : 434.73 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.09/434.73 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.09x = 434.73 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.09x = 113,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,551.48/290.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.44

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