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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.55, 439.02 and 277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.55, 439.02 and 277.29 is: 416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.55 : 439.02 = 277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.55/439.02 = 277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.55x = 439.02 × 277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.55x = 121,735.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,735.86/292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.13

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