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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.64, 435.34 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.64, 435.34 and 247.50 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.64 : 435.34 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.64/435.34 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.64x = 435.34 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.64x = 107,746.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,746.65/290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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