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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.67, 435.60 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.67, 435.60 and 290.40 is: 435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.67 : 435.60 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.67/435.60 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.67x = 435.60 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.67x = 126,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,498.24/290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.20

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