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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.86, 438.12 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.86, 438.12 and 252.78 is: 378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.86 : 438.12 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.86/438.12 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.86x = 438.12 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.86x = 110,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,747.97/292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.16

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