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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.34, 434.43 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.34, 434.43 and 251.96 is: 377.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.34 : 434.43 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.34/434.43 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.34x = 434.43 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.34x = 109,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,456.81/290.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.00

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