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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.46, 399.81 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.46, 399.81 and 259.36 is: 357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.46 : 399.81 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.46/399.81 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.46x = 399.81 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.46x = 103,696.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,696.78/290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.01

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