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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.77, 438.20 and 261.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.77, 438.20 and 261.91 is: 394.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.77 : 438.20 = 261.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.77/438.20 = 261.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.77x = 438.20 × 261.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.77x = 114,768.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,768.96/290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.71

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