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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 403.36 and 255.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 403.36 and 255.43 is: 352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 403.36 = 255.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/403.36 = 255.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 403.36 × 255.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 103,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,030.24/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.43

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