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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.13, 432.94 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.13, 432.94 and 283.18 is: 422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.13 : 432.94 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.13/432.94 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.13x = 432.94 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.13x = 122,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,598.16/290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.56

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