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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.09, 437.82 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.09, 437.82 and 257.94 is: 386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.09 : 437.82 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.09/437.82 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.09x = 437.82 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.09x = 112,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,931.29/292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.63

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