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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 435.80 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 435.80 and 256.52 is: 384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 435.80 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/435.80 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 435.80 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 111,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,791.42/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.80

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