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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.13, 438.29 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.13, 438.29 and 269.66 is: 404.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.13 : 438.29 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.13/438.29 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.13x = 438.29 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.13x = 118,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,185.74/292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.57

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