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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 399.03 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 399.03 and 275.16 is: 377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 399.03 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/399.03 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 399.03 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 109,797.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,797.09/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.39

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