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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.29, 440.52 and 292.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.29, 440.52 and 292.29 is: 440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.29 : 440.52 = 292.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.29/440.52 = 292.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.29x = 440.52 × 292.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.29x = 128,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,759.59/292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.52

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