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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 403.34 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 403.34 and 273.22 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 403.34 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/403.34 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 403.34 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 110,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,198.18/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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