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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.40, 433.36 and 259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.40, 433.36 and 259.64 is: 387.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.40 : 433.36 = 259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.40/433.36 = 259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.40x = 433.36 × 259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.40x = 112,517.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,517.59/290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.46

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