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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 403.98 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 403.98 and 279.24 is: 386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 403.98 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/403.98 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 403.98 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 112,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,807.38/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.14

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