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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.75, 436.40 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.75, 436.40 and 275.14 is: 412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.75 : 436.40 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.75/436.40 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.75x = 436.40 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.75x = 120,068.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,068.63/290.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.97

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