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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 403.72 and 256.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 403.72 and 256.85 is: 355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 403.72 = 256.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/403.72 = 256.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 403.72 × 256.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 103,692.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,692.18/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.01

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