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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.70, 433.92 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.70, 433.92 and 254.25 is: 379.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.70 : 433.92 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.70/433.92 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.70x = 433.92 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.70x = 110,324.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,324.16/290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.51

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