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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 436.73 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 436.73 and 254.34 is: 381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 436.73 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/436.73 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 436.73 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 111,076.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,076.64/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.98

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