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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.70, 402.92 and 247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.70, 402.92 and 247.60 is: 342.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.70 : 402.92 = 247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.70/402.92 = 247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.70x = 402.92 × 247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.70x = 99,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,762.99/291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.01

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