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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 435.80 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 435.80 and 82.32 is: 123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 435.80 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/435.80 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 435.80 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 35,875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,875.06/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.49

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