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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 404.46 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 404.46 and 263.52 is: 364.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 404.46 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/404.46 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 404.46 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 106,583.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,583.30/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.16

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