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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.46, 440.82 and 273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.46, 440.82 and 273.65 is: 412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.46 : 440.82 = 273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.46/440.82 = 273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.46x = 440.82 × 273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.46x = 120,628.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,628.19/292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.47

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