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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.42, 400.74 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.42, 400.74 and 251.24 is: 346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.42 : 400.74 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.42/400.74 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.42x = 400.74 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.42x = 100,679.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,679.91/290.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.68

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