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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.22, 435.65 and 275.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.22, 435.65 and 275.87 is: 414.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.22 : 435.65 = 275.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.22/435.65 = 275.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.22x = 435.65 × 275.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.22x = 120,179.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,179.21/290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.10

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