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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 439.20 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 439.20 and 269.28 is: 404.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 439.20 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/439.20 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 439.20 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 118,267.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,267.78/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.09

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