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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 492.72 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 492.72 and 292.64 is: 402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 492.72 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/492.72 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 492.72 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 144,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,189.58/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.85

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