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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.95, 436.39 and 274.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.95, 436.39 and 274.03 is: 411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.95 : 436.39 = 274.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.95/436.39 = 274.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.95x = 436.39 × 274.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.95x = 119,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,583.95/290.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.01

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