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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.29, 437.94 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.29, 437.94 and 263.27 is: 394.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.29 : 437.94 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.29/437.94 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.29x = 437.94 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.29x = 115,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,294.27/292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.45

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