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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 435.96 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 435.96 and 286.50 is: 429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 435.96 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/435.96 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 435.96 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 124,902.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,902.54/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.26

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