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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.32, 439.20 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.32, 439.20 and 288.72 is: 433.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.32 : 439.20 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.32/439.20 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.32x = 439.20 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.32x = 126,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,805.82/292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.79

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