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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 435.34 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 435.34 and 278.88 is: 418.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 435.34 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/435.34 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 435.34 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 121,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,406.34/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.48

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