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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.86, 400.79 and 270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.86, 400.79 and 270.35 is: 372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.86 : 400.79 = 270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.86/400.79 = 270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.86x = 400.79 × 270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.86x = 108,355.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,355.25/290.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.54

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