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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.60, 400.72 and 249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.60, 400.72 and 249.30 is: 343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.60 : 400.72 = 249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.60/400.72 = 249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.60x = 400.72 × 249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.60x = 99,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,899.50/290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.77

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