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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.61, 437.00 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.61, 437.00 and 267.93 is: 402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.61 : 437.00 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.61/437.00 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.61x = 437.00 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.61x = 117,084.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,084.07/290.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.89

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