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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.86, 435.96 and 276.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.86, 435.96 and 276.43 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.86 : 435.96 = 276.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.86/435.96 = 276.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.86x = 435.96 × 276.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.86x = 120,512.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,512.42/290.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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