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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 438.26 and 260.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 438.26 and 260.36 is: 389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 438.26 = 260.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/438.26 = 260.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 438.26 × 260.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 114,101.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,101.88/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.93

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