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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.96, 401.32 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.96, 401.32 and 254.20 is: 350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.96 : 401.32 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.96/401.32 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.96x = 401.32 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.96x = 102,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,015.54/290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.62

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