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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.28, 438.44 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.28, 438.44 and 262.04 is: 393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.28 : 438.44 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.28/438.44 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.28x = 438.44 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.28x = 114,888.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,888.82/292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.08

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