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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.59, 435.87 and 247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.59, 435.87 and 247.15 is: 370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.59 : 435.87 = 247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.59/435.87 = 247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.59x = 435.87 × 247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.59x = 107,725.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,725.27/290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.71

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