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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.32, 400.80 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.32, 400.80 and 270.88 is: 373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.32 : 400.80 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.32/400.80 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.32x = 400.80 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.32x = 108,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,568.70/290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.96

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