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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.38, 400.48 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.38, 400.48 and 252.96 is: 348.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.38 : 400.48 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.38/400.48 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.38x = 400.48 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.38x = 101,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,305.42/290.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.87

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