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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 437.04 and 282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 437.04 and 282.84 is: 424.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 437.04 = 282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/437.04 = 282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 437.04 × 282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 123,612.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,612.39/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.87

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