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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.44, 439.38 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.44, 439.38 and 270.66 is: 406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.44 : 439.38 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.44/439.38 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.44x = 439.38 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.44x = 118,922.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,922.59/292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.66

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