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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.24, 403.32 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.24, 403.32 and 265.96 is: 367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.24 : 403.32 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.24/403.32 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.24x = 403.32 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.24x = 107,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,266.99/292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.05

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