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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.70, 436.26 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.70, 436.26 and 275.64 is: 413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.70 : 436.26 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.70/436.26 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.70x = 436.26 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.70x = 120,250.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,250.71/290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.66

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