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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.57, 400.72 and 260.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.57, 400.72 and 260.75 is: 359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.57 : 400.72 = 260.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.57/400.72 = 260.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.57x = 400.72 × 260.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.57x = 104,488.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,488.47/290.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.59

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