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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.72, 436.88 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.72, 436.88 and 279.92 is: 420.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.72 : 436.88 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.72/436.88 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.72x = 436.88 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.72x = 122,291.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,291.45/290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.65

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