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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.90, 439.38 and 262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.90, 439.38 and 262.66 is: 394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.90 : 439.38 = 262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.90/439.38 = 262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.90x = 439.38 × 262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.90x = 115,407.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,407.55/292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.02

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