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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.56, 466.56 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.56, 466.56 and 290.04 is: 432.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.56 : 466.56 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.56/466.56 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.56x = 466.56 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.56x = 135,321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,321.06/312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.94

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