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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.92, 438.57 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.92, 438.57 and 270.24 is: 404.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.92 : 438.57 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.92/438.57 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.92x = 438.57 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.92x = 118,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,519.16/292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.61

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