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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.36, 436.60 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.36, 436.60 and 292.44 is: 435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.36 : 436.60 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.36/436.60 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.36x = 436.60 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.36x = 127,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,679.30/293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.23

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