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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.64, 436.56 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.64, 436.56 and 247.38 is: 371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.64 : 436.56 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.64/436.56 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.64x = 436.56 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.64x = 107,996.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,996.21/290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.58

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