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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.70, 435.99 and 256.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.70, 435.99 and 256.95 is: 385.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.70 : 435.99 = 256.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.70/435.99 = 256.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.70x = 435.99 × 256.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.70x = 112,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,027.63/290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.37

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