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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.67, 436.01 and 258.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.67, 436.01 and 258.63 is: 387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.67 : 436.01 = 258.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.67/436.01 = 258.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.67x = 436.01 × 258.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.67x = 112,763.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,763.97/290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.95

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