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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.86, 401.58 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.86, 401.58 and 282.56 is: 387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.86 : 401.58 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.86/401.58 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.86x = 401.58 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.86x = 113,468.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,468.44/292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.45

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