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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.23, 438.50 and 271.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.23, 438.50 and 271.58 is: 407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.23 : 438.50 = 271.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.23/438.50 = 271.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.23x = 438.50 × 271.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.23x = 119,084.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,084.28/292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.50

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