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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 436.16 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 436.16 and 277.44 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 436.16 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/436.16 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 436.16 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 121,008.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,008.23/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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