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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 435.12 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 435.12 and 278.04 is: 414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 435.12 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/435.12 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 435.12 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 120,980.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,980.76/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.20

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