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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.41, 434.80 and 247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.41, 434.80 and 247.03 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.41 : 434.80 = 247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.41/434.80 = 247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.41x = 434.80 × 247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.41x = 107,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,408.64/290.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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