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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 426.24 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 426.24 and 292.32 is: 403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 426.24 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/426.24 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 426.24 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 124,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,598.48/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.86

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