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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 401.69 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 401.69 and 262.86 is: 363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 401.69 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/401.69 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 401.69 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 105,586.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,586.92/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.27

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