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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 435.42 and 287.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 435.42 and 287.86 is: 432.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 435.42 = 287.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/435.42 = 287.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 435.42 × 287.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 125,340.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,340.00/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.00

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