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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 435.72 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 435.72 and 276.57 is: 414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 435.72 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/435.72 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 435.72 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 120,507.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,507.08/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.20

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