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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.56, 401.28 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.56, 401.28 and 288.54 is: 398.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.56 : 401.28 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.56/401.28 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.56x = 401.28 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.56x = 115,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,785.33/290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.49

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