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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.88, 438.40 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.88, 438.40 and 256.48 is: 383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.88 : 438.40 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.88/438.40 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.88x = 438.40 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.88x = 112,440.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,440.83/292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.91

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