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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.41, 435.84 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.41, 435.84 and 256.24 is: 384.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.41 : 435.84 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.41/435.84 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.41x = 435.84 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.41x = 111,679.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,679.64/290.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.56

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