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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 400.44 and 249.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 400.44 and 249.31 is: 343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 400.44 = 249.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/400.44 = 249.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 400.44 × 249.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 99,835.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,835.13/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.32

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