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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.38, 438.51 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.38, 438.51 and 275.46 is: 413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.38 : 438.51 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.38/438.51 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.38x = 438.51 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.38x = 120,791.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,791.96/292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.13

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