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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.86, 438.84 and 260.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.86, 438.84 and 260.26 is: 389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.86 : 438.84 = 260.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.86/438.84 = 260.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.86x = 438.84 × 260.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.86x = 114,212.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,212.50/292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.99

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