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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.09, 437.26 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.09, 437.26 and 273.35 is: 412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.09 : 437.26 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.09/437.26 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.09x = 437.26 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.09x = 119,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,523.65/290.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.02

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