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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.80, 401.66 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.80, 401.66 and 287.94 is: 394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.80 : 401.66 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.80/401.66 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.80x = 401.66 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.80x = 115,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,653.98/292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.99

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