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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.92, 435.66 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.92, 435.66 and 267.16 is: 400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.92 : 435.66 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.92/435.66 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.92x = 435.66 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.92x = 116,390.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,390.93/290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.08

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