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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 437.56 and 273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 437.56 and 273.05 is: 408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 437.56 = 273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/437.56 = 273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 437.56 × 273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 119,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,475.76/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.77

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