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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 403.80 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 403.80 and 264.72 is: 365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 403.80 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/403.80 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 403.80 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 106,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,893.94/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.67

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