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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.50, 423.77 and 292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.50, 423.77 and 292.90 is: 404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.50 : 423.77 = 292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.50/423.77 = 292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.50x = 423.77 × 292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.50x = 124,122.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,122.23/306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.97

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