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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.36, 435.06 and 273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.36, 435.06 and 273.08 is: 409.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.36 : 435.06 = 273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.36/435.06 = 273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.36x = 435.06 × 273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.36x = 118,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,806.18/290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.17

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