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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 401.02 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 401.02 and 281.88 is: 389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 401.02 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/401.02 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 401.02 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 113,038.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,038.81/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.09

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