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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.50, 436.83 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.50, 436.83 and 276.72 is: 413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.50 : 436.83 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.50/436.83 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.50x = 436.83 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.50x = 120,879.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,879.60/292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.26

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