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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 400.60 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 400.60 and 276.90 is: 382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 400.60 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/400.60 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 400.60 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 110,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,925.68/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.35

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