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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.12, 438.72 and 262.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.12, 438.72 and 262.41 is: 394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.12 : 438.72 = 262.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.12/438.72 = 262.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.12x = 438.72 × 262.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.12x = 115,124.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,124.52/292.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.10

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