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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.41, 403.43 and 262.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.41, 403.43 and 262.74 is: 362.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.41 : 403.43 = 262.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.41/403.43 = 262.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.41x = 403.43 × 262.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.41x = 105,998.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,998.88/292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.50

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