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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.94, 446.94 and 292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.94, 446.94 and 292.76 is: 403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.94 : 446.94 = 292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.94/446.94 = 292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.94x = 446.94 × 292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.94x = 130,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,843.92/323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.91

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