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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 433.27 and 252.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 433.27 and 252.01 is: 376.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 433.27 = 252.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/433.27 = 252.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 433.27 × 252.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 109,188.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,188.37/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.17

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