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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.58, 436.31 and 256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.58, 436.31 and 256.62 is: 385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.58 : 436.31 = 256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.58/436.31 = 256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.58x = 436.31 × 256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.58x = 111,964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,964.59/290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.31

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