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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 437.70 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 437.70 and 278.92 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 437.70 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/437.70 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 437.70 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 122,083.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,083.28/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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