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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.72, 435.84 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.72, 435.84 and 247.84 is: 371.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.72 : 435.84 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.72/435.84 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.72x = 435.84 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.72x = 108,018.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,018.59/290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.56

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