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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 436.41 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 436.41 and 245.58 is: 368.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 436.41 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/436.41 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 436.41 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 107,173.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,173.57/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.37

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