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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.49, 445.60 and 290.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.49, 445.60 and 290.69 is: 400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.49 : 445.60 = 290.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.49/445.60 = 290.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.49x = 445.60 × 290.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.49x = 129,531.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,531.27/323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.41

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