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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.44, 435.60 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.44, 435.60 and 85.04 is: 127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.44 : 435.60 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.44/435.60 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.44x = 435.60 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.44x = 37,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,043.42/290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.54

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