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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.72, 951.28 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.72, 951.28 and 292 is: 437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.72 : 951.28 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.72/951.28 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.72x = 951.28 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.72x = 277,773.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,773.76/634.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.63

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