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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.64, 438.53 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.64, 438.53 and 285.48 is: 427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.64 : 438.53 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.64/438.53 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.64x = 438.53 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.64x = 125,190.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,190.12/292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.80

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