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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.53, 437.79 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.53, 437.79 and 240.30 is: 362.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.53 : 437.79 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.53/437.79 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.53x = 437.79 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.53x = 105,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,201.50/290.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.10

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