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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.90, 401.64 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.90, 401.64 and 266.24 is: 367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.90 : 401.64 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.90/401.64 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.90x = 401.64 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.90x = 106,932.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,932.63/290.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.59

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