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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.55, 436.34 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.55, 436.34 and 275.16 is: 413.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.55 : 436.34 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.55/436.34 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.55x = 436.34 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.55x = 120,063.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,063.31/290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.23

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