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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 436.89 and 281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 436.89 and 281.62 is: 422.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 436.89 = 281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/436.89 = 281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 436.89 × 281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 123,038.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,038.56/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.86

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