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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 403.95 and 268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 403.95 and 268.39 is: 370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 403.95 = 268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/403.95 = 268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 403.95 × 268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 108,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,416.14/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.07

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