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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.75, 404.30 and 290.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.75, 404.30 and 290.73 is: 401.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.75 : 404.30 = 290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.75/404.30 = 290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.75x = 404.30 × 290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.75x = 117,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,542.14/292.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.51

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