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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.81, 439.34 and 288.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.81, 439.34 and 288.21 is: 432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.81 : 439.34 = 288.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.81/439.34 = 288.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.81x = 439.34 × 288.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.81x = 126,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,622.18/292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.44

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