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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.90, 438.03 and 260.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.90, 438.03 and 260.59 is: 389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.90 : 438.03 = 260.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.90/438.03 = 260.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.90x = 438.03 × 260.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.90x = 114,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,146.24/292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.71

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