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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.32, 400.98 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.32, 400.98 and 266.92 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.32 : 400.98 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.32/400.98 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.32x = 400.98 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.32x = 107,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,029.58/290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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