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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 470.92 and 292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 470.92 and 292.78 is: 403.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 470.92 = 292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/470.92 = 292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 470.92 × 292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 137,875.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,875.96/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.15

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