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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.24, 437.50 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.24, 437.50 and 245.68 is: 369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.24 : 437.50 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.24/437.50 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.24x = 437.50 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.24x = 107,485
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,485/291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.06

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