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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.46, 438.96 and 276.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.46, 438.96 and 276.85 is: 415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.46 : 438.96 = 276.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.46/438.96 = 276.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.46x = 438.96 × 276.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.46x = 121,523.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,523.88/292.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.52

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