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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.65, 439.05 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.65, 439.05 and 255.75 is: 383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.65 : 439.05 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.65/439.05 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.65x = 439.05 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.65x = 112,286.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,286.35/292.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.69

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