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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.42, 399.51 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.42, 399.51 and 254.81 is: 350.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.42 : 399.51 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.42/399.51 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.42x = 399.51 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.42x = 101,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,799.14/290.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.52

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