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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.89, 435.77 and 266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.89, 435.77 and 266.35 is: 399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.89 : 435.77 = 266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.89/435.77 = 266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.89x = 435.77 × 266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.89x = 116,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,067.34/290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.01

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