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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 400.06 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 400.06 and 276.59 is: 381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 400.06 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/400.06 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 400.06 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 110,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,652.60/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.22

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