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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.24, 443.68 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.24, 443.68 and 290.64 is: 435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.24 : 443.68 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.24/443.68 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.24x = 443.68 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.24x = 128,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,951.16/296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.29

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