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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.36, 399.82 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.36, 399.82 and 250.94 is: 345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.36 : 399.82 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.36/399.82 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.36x = 399.82 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.36x = 100,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,331.20/290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.55

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