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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 403.56 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 403.56 and 272.88 is: 376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 403.56 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/403.56 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 403.56 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 110,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,123.45/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.72

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