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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.79, 438.45 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.79, 438.45 and 265.44 is: 397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.79 : 438.45 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.79/438.45 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.79x = 438.45 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.79x = 116,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,382.17/292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.50

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