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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.67, 438.60 and 292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.67, 438.60 and 292.40 is: 438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.67 : 438.60 = 292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.67/438.60 = 292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.67x = 438.60 × 292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.67x = 128,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,246.64/292.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.20

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