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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.11, 435.73 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.11, 435.73 and 287.55 is: 428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.11 : 435.73 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.11/435.73 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.11x = 435.73 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.11x = 125,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,293.98/292.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.93

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