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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 436.13 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 436.13 and 253.92 is: 379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 436.13 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/436.13 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 436.13 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 110,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,740.86/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.07

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