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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 436.56 and 283.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 436.56 and 283.88 is: 426.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 436.56 = 283.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/436.56 = 283.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 436.56 × 283.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 123,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,930.65/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.23

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