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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.72, 437.79 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.72, 437.79 and 260.44 is: 389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.72 : 437.79 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.72/437.79 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.72x = 437.79 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.72x = 114,018.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,018.97/292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.52

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