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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.56, 442.32 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.56, 442.32 and 292.88 is: 439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.56 : 442.32 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.56/442.32 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.56x = 442.32 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.56x = 129,546.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,546.68/294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.80

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