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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.17, 438.27 and 256.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.17, 438.27 and 256.95 is: 385.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.17 : 438.27 = 256.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.17/438.27 = 256.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.17x = 438.27 × 256.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.17x = 112,613.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,613.48/292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.44

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