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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 435.60 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 435.60 and 258.36 is: 387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 435.60 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/435.60 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 435.60 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 112,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,541.62/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.06

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