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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 424.89 and 290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 424.89 and 290.82 is: 400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 424.89 = 290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/424.89 = 290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 424.89 × 290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 123,566.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,566.51/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.36

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