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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 402.75 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 402.75 and 292.32 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 402.75 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/402.75 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 402.75 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 117,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,731.88/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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