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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 437.88 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 437.88 and 264.36 is: 395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 437.88 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/437.88 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 437.88 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 115,757.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,757.96/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.43

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