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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.07, 403.07 and 282.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.07, 403.07 and 282.98 is: 390.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.07 : 403.07 = 282.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.07/403.07 = 282.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.07x = 403.07 × 282.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.07x = 114,061.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,061.48/292.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.53

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