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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.67, 403.67 and 282.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.67, 403.67 and 282.81 is: 390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.67 : 403.67 = 282.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.67/403.67 = 282.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.67x = 403.67 × 282.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.67x = 114,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,160.50/292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.07

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