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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.39, 435.27 and 246.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.39, 435.27 and 246.95 is: 370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.39 : 435.27 = 246.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.39/435.27 = 246.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.39x = 435.27 × 246.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.39x = 107,490.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,490.31/290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.16

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