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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.50, 438.35 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.50, 438.35 and 254.07 is: 380.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.50 : 438.35 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.50/438.35 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.50x = 438.35 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.50x = 111,370.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,370.31/292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.75

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