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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.91, 404.28 and 263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.91, 404.28 and 263.35 is: 363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.91 : 404.28 = 263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.91/404.28 = 263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.91x = 404.28 × 263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.91x = 106,463.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,463.80/292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.48

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