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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.31, 435.60 and 257.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.31, 435.60 and 257.37 is: 386.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.31 : 435.60 = 257.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.31/435.60 = 257.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.31x = 435.60 × 257.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.31x = 112,110.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,110.37/290.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.17

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