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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.52, 430.86 and 290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.52, 430.86 and 290.20 is: 400.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.52 : 430.86 = 290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.52/430.86 = 290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.52x = 430.86 × 290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.52x = 125,035.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,035.57/312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.09

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