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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.76, 437.88 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.76, 437.88 and 278 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.76 : 437.88 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.76/437.88 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.76x = 437.88 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.76x = 121,730.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,730.64/292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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