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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.14, 437.24 and 252.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.14, 437.24 and 252.05 is: 377.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.14 : 437.24 = 252.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.14/437.24 = 252.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.14x = 437.24 × 252.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.14x = 110,204.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,204.79/292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.23

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