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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.63, 436.04 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.63, 436.04 and 268.16 is: 402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.63 : 436.04 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.63/436.04 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.63x = 436.04 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.63x = 116,924.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,924.97/290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.32

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