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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 434.94 and 264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 434.94 and 264.84 is: 396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 434.94 = 264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/434.94 = 264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 434.94 × 264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 115,189.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,189.51/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.49

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