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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.20, 438.29 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.20, 438.29 and 274.38 is: 411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.20 : 438.29 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.20/438.29 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.20x = 438.29 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.20x = 120,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,257.57/292.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.56

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