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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 436.32 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 436.32 and 247.56 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 436.32 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/436.32 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 436.32 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 108,015.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,015.38/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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