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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.53, 400.85 and 262.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.53, 400.85 and 262.81 is: 362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.53 : 400.85 = 262.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.53/400.85 = 262.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.53x = 400.85 × 262.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.53x = 105,346.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,346.07/290.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.60

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