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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 436.14 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 436.14 and 266.64 is: 399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 436.14 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/436.14 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 436.14 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 116,292.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,292.37/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.71

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