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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.09, 403.30 and 277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.09, 403.30 and 277.59 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.09 : 403.30 = 277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.09/403.30 = 277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.09x = 403.30 × 277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.09x = 111,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,952.05/292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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