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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 434.97 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 434.97 and 274.32 is: 408.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 434.97 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/434.97 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 434.97 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 119,320.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,320.97/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.44

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