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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 436.19 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 436.19 and 277.16 is: 415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 436.19 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/436.19 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 436.19 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 120,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,890.85/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.93

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