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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.48, 404 and 263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.48, 404 and 263.36 is: 363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.48 : 404 = 263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.48/404 = 263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.48x = 404 × 263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.48x = 106,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,397.44/292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.78

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