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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.88, 400.55 and 249.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.88, 400.55 and 249.41 is: 343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.88 : 400.55 = 249.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.88/400.55 = 249.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.88x = 400.55 × 249.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.88x = 99,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,897.93/290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.43

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