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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.66, 438.84 and 252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.66, 438.84 and 252.26 is: 378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.66 : 438.84 = 252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.66/438.84 = 252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.66x = 438.84 × 252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.66x = 110,704.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,704.41/292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.27

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