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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.44, 530.94 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.44, 530.94 and 290.12 is: 434.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.44 : 530.94 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.44/530.94 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.44x = 530.94 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.44x = 154,036.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,036.31/354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.59

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