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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.78, 437.08 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.78, 437.08 and 268.91 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.78 : 437.08 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.78/437.08 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.78x = 437.08 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.78x = 117,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,535.18/290.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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