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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.86, 439.92 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.86, 439.92 and 283.77 is: 426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.86 : 439.92 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.86/439.92 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.86x = 439.92 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.86x = 124,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,836.10/292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.27

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