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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.39, 400.37 and 211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.39, 400.37 and 211.45 is: 291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.39 : 400.37 = 211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.39/400.37 = 211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.39x = 400.37 × 211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.39x = 84,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,658.24/290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.53

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