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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.64, 400.02 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.64, 400.02 and 253.92 is: 349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.64 : 400.02 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.64/400.02 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.64x = 400.02 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.64x = 101,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,573.08/290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.48

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