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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.86, 438.44 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.86, 438.44 and 256.86 is: 384.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.86 : 438.44 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.86/438.44 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.86x = 438.44 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.86x = 112,616.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,616.41/292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.54

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