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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.60, 439.16 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.60, 439.16 and 269.92 is: 405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.60 : 439.16 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.60/439.16 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.60x = 439.16 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.60x = 118,538.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,538.07/292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.12

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