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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.88, 435.36 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.88, 435.36 and 258.88 is: 387.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.88 : 435.36 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.88/435.36 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.88x = 435.36 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.88x = 112,706.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,706.00/290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.47

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