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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.78, 436.72 and 275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.78, 436.72 and 275.42 is: 413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.78 : 436.72 = 275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.78/436.72 = 275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.78x = 436.72 × 275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.78x = 120,281.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,281.42/290.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.65

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