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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.92, 438.31 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.92, 438.31 and 259.20 is: 387.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.92 : 438.31 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.92/438.31 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.92x = 438.31 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.92x = 113,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,611.15/292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.86

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