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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.86, 445.38 and 290.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.86, 445.38 and 290.72 is: 436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.86 : 445.38 = 290.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.86/445.38 = 290.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.86x = 445.38 × 290.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.86x = 129,480.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,480.87/296.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.17

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