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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.71, 404.34 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.71, 404.34 and 265.41 is: 366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.71 : 404.34 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.71/404.34 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.71x = 404.34 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.71x = 107,315.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,315.88/292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.63

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