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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 403.70 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 403.70 and 273.92 is: 377.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 403.70 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/403.70 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 403.70 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 110,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,581.50/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.46

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