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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 436.01 and 290.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 436.01 and 290.81 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 436.01 = 290.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/436.01 = 290.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 436.01 × 290.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 126,795.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,795.70/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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