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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 435.52 and 283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 435.52 and 283.16 is: 425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 435.52 = 283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/435.52 = 283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 435.52 × 283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 123,321.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,321.84/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.07

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