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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.16, 438.94 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.16, 438.94 and 276.64 is: 415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.16 : 438.94 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.16/438.94 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.16x = 438.94 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.16x = 121,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,428.36/292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.62

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