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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 399.20 and 262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 399.20 and 262.52 is: 361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 399.20 = 262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/399.20 = 262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 399.20 × 262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 104,797.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,797.98/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.22

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