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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.24, 399.53 and 292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.24, 399.53 and 292.24 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.24 : 399.53 = 292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.24/399.53 = 292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.24x = 399.53 × 292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.24x = 116,758.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,758.65/292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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