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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.28, 435.44 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.28, 435.44 and 260.04 is: 390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.28 : 435.44 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.28/435.44 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.28x = 435.44 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.28x = 113,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,231.82/290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.08

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