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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.58, 439.02 and 275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.58, 439.02 and 275.77 is: 413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.58 : 439.02 = 275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.58/439.02 = 275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.58x = 439.02 × 275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.58x = 121,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,068.55/292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.80

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