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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 437.98 and 269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 437.98 and 269.50 is: 404.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 437.98 = 269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/437.98 = 269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 437.98 × 269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 118,035.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,035.61/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.18

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