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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.54, 438.36 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.54, 438.36 and 259.88 is: 389.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.54 : 438.36 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.54/438.36 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.54x = 438.36 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.54x = 113,921.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,921.00/292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.42

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