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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.05, 435.93 and 257.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.05, 435.93 and 257.45 is: 384.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.05 : 435.93 = 257.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.05/435.93 = 257.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.05x = 435.93 × 257.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.05x = 112,228.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,228.00/292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.28

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