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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.34, 437.59 and 261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.34, 437.59 and 261.42 is: 391.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.34 : 437.59 = 261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.34/437.59 = 261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.34x = 437.59 × 261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.34x = 114,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,394.78/292.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.31

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