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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.04, 438.54 and 279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.04, 438.54 and 279.56 is: 419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.04 : 438.54 = 279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.04/438.54 = 279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.04x = 438.54 × 279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.04x = 122,598.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,598.24/292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.80

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