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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.85, 436.29 and 74.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.85, 436.29 and 74.43 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.85 : 436.29 = 74.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.85/436.29 = 74.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.85x = 436.29 × 74.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.85x = 32,473.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,473.06/290.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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