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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 403.44 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 403.44 and 266.40 is: 367.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 403.44 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/403.44 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 403.44 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 107,476.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,476.42/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.67

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