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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.19, 438.46 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.19, 438.46 and 269.64 is: 404.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.19 : 438.46 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.19/438.46 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.19x = 438.46 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.19x = 118,226.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,226.35/292.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.62

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