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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 435.72 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 435.72 and 275.54 is: 413.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 435.72 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/435.72 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 435.72 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 120,058.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,058.29/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.77

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