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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.61, 435.43 and 279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.61, 435.43 and 279.37 is: 418.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.61 : 435.43 = 279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.61/435.43 = 279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.61x = 435.43 × 279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.61x = 121,646.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,646.08/290.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.59

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