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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.00, 438.60 and 282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.00, 438.60 and 282.28 is: 423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.00 : 438.60 = 282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.00/438.60 = 282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.00x = 438.60 × 282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.00x = 123,804.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,804.40/292.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.99

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