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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.72, 439.14 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.72, 439.14 and 278.92 is: 418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.72 : 439.14 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.72/439.14 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.72x = 439.14 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.72x = 122,484.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,484.93/292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.44

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