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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.88, 401.20 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.88, 401.20 and 253.96 is: 350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.88 : 401.20 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.88/401.20 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.88x = 401.20 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.88x = 101,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,888.75/290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.28

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