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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 436.62 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 436.62 and 247.75 is: 372.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 436.62 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/436.62 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 436.62 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 108,172.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,172.61/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.67

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