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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.61, 403.79 and 261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.61, 403.79 and 261.43 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.61 : 403.79 = 261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.61/403.79 = 261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.61x = 403.79 × 261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.61x = 105,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,560.50/292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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