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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 434.39 and 268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 434.39 and 268.41 is: 401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 434.39 = 268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/434.39 = 268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 434.39 × 268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 116,593.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,593.28/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.91

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