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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.15, 403.21 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.15, 403.21 and 261.23 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.15 : 403.21 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.15/403.21 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.15x = 403.21 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.15x = 105,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,330.55/292.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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