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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.91, 436.32 and 74.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.91, 436.32 and 74.48 is: 111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.91 : 436.32 = 74.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.91/436.32 = 74.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.91x = 436.32 × 74.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.91x = 32,497.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,497.11/290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.71

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