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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.93, 404.27 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.93, 404.27 and 275.34 is: 379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.93 : 404.27 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.93/404.27 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.93x = 404.27 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.93x = 111,311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,311.70/292.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.99

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