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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 403.74 and 260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 403.74 and 260.22 is: 359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 403.74 = 260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/403.74 = 260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 403.74 × 260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 105,061.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,061.22/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.04

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