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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.64, 435 and 258.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.64, 435 and 258.64 is: 387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.64 : 435 = 258.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.64/435 = 258.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.64x = 435 × 258.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.64x = 112,508.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,508.40/290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.11

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