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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.96, 438.60 and 263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.96, 438.60 and 263.80 is: 394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.96 : 438.60 = 263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.96/438.60 = 263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.96x = 438.60 × 263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.96x = 115,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,702.68/292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.94

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