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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.49, 434.08 and 275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.49, 434.08 and 275.10 is: 411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.49 : 434.08 = 275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.49/434.08 = 275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.49x = 434.08 × 275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.49x = 119,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,414.72/290.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.08

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