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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.08, 438.12 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.08, 438.12 and 263.28 is: 394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.08 : 438.12 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.08/438.12 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.08x = 438.12 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.08x = 115,348.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,348.23/292.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.92

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