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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.80, 436.80 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.80, 436.80 and 265.44 is: 395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.80 : 436.80 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.80/436.80 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.80x = 436.80 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.80x = 115,944.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,944.19/292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.98

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