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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.23, 401.01 and 274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.23, 401.01 and 274.30 is: 379.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.23 : 401.01 = 274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.23/401.01 = 274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.23x = 401.01 × 274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.23x = 109,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,997.04/290.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.00

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