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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.65, 436.57 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.65, 436.57 and 247.38 is: 371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.65 : 436.57 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.65/436.57 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.65x = 436.57 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.65x = 107,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,998.69/290.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.58

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