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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 435.86 and 246.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 435.86 and 246.85 is: 369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 435.86 = 246.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/435.86 = 246.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 435.86 × 246.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 107,592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,592.04/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.77

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