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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.33, 437.82 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.33, 437.82 and 254.13 is: 380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.33 : 437.82 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.33/437.82 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.33x = 437.82 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.33x = 111,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,263.20/292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.61

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