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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.87, 404.01 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.87, 404.01 and 272.03 is: 375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.87 : 404.01 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.87/404.01 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.87x = 404.01 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.87x = 109,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,902.84/292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.26

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