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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.68, 440.24 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.68, 440.24 and 290.24 is: 436.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.68 : 440.24 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.68/440.24 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.68x = 440.24 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.68x = 127,775.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,775.26/292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.57

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