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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 435.44 and 258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.24, 435.44 and 258.40 is: 387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.24 : 435.44 = 258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.24/435.44 = 258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.24x = 435.44 × 258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.24x = 112,517.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,517.70/290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.67

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