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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.86, 439.29 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.86, 439.29 and 272.88 is: 409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.86 : 439.29 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.86/439.29 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.86x = 439.29 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.86x = 119,873.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,873.46/292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.32

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