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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.45, 403.02 and 273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.45, 403.02 and 273.42 is: 376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.45 : 403.02 = 273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.45/403.02 = 273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.45x = 403.02 × 273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.45x = 110,193.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,193.73/292.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.80

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