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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.07, 452.72 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.07, 452.72 and 290.14 is: 436.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.07 : 452.72 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.07/452.72 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.07x = 452.72 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.07x = 131,351.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,351.77/301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.28

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