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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.79, 403.88 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.79, 403.88 and 251.88 is: 347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.79 : 403.88 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.79/403.88 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.79x = 403.88 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.79x = 101,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,728.04/292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.45

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