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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.24, 438.42 and 287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.24, 438.42 and 287.06 is: 430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.24 : 438.42 = 287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.24/438.42 = 287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.24x = 438.42 × 287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.24x = 125,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,852.85/292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.65

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