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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 403.47 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 403.47 and 259.32 is: 357.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 403.47 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/403.47 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 403.47 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 104,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,627.84/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.56

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