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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 440.60 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 440.60 and 274.12 is: 413.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 440.60 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/440.60 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 440.60 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 120,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,777.27/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.11

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