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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.82, 438.69 and 279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.82, 438.69 and 279.50 is: 418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.82 : 438.69 = 279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.82/438.69 = 279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.82x = 438.69 × 279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.82x = 122,613.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,613.86/292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.73

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