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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 436.59 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 436.59 and 277.83 is: 417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 436.59 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/436.59 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 436.59 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 121,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,297.80/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.13

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