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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 400.80 and 255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 400.80 and 255.92 is: 352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 400.80 = 255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/400.80 = 255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 400.80 × 255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 102,572.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,572.74/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.77

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