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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.89, 436.40 and 245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.89, 436.40 and 245.53 is: 368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.89 : 436.40 = 245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.89/436.40 = 245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.89x = 436.40 × 245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.89x = 107,149.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,149.29/290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.35

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