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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.79, 402.78 and 253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.79, 402.78 and 253.15 is: 348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.79 : 402.78 = 253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.79/402.78 = 253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.79x = 402.78 × 253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.79x = 101,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,960.48/292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.24

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