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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.02, 402.50 and 283.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.02, 402.50 and 283.31 is: 390.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.02 : 402.50 = 283.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.02/402.50 = 283.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.02x = 402.50 × 283.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.02x = 114,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,032.48/292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.50

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