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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.37, 436.07 and 277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.37, 436.07 and 277.35 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.37 : 436.07 = 277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.37/436.07 = 277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.37x = 436.07 × 277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.37x = 120,944.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,944.01/290.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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