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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.93, 439.71 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.93, 439.71 and 260.64 is: 391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.93 : 439.71 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.93/439.71 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.93x = 439.71 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.93x = 114,606.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,606.01/292.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.24

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