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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.06, 438.70 and 276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.06, 438.70 and 276.27 is: 414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.06 : 438.70 = 276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.06/438.70 = 276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.06x = 438.70 × 276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.06x = 121,199.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,199.65/292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.98

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