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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.56, 438.45 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.56, 438.45 and 261.52 is: 391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.56 : 438.45 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.56/438.45 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.56x = 438.45 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.56x = 114,664.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,664.63/292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.94

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