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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 435.84 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 435.84 and 267.99 is: 401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 435.84 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/435.84 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 435.84 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 116,800.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,800.76/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.46

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