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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.72, 439.12 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.72, 439.12 and 278.16 is: 417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.72 : 439.12 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.72/439.12 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.72x = 439.12 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.72x = 122,145.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,145.62/292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.28

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