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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.47, 436.19 and 275.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.47, 436.19 and 275.86 is: 414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.47 : 436.19 = 275.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.47/436.19 = 275.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.47x = 436.19 × 275.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.47x = 120,325.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,325.99/290.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.25

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