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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.88, 434.88 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.88, 434.88 and 276 is: 412.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.88 : 434.88 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.88/434.88 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.88x = 434.88 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.88x = 120,026.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,026.88/290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.63

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