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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.84, 424.32 and 290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.84, 424.32 and 290.56 is: 400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.84 : 424.32 = 290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.84/424.32 = 290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.84x = 424.32 × 290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.84x = 123,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,290.42/307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.50

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