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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.45, 437.77 and 246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.45, 437.77 and 246.49 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.45 : 437.77 = 246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.45/437.77 = 246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.45x = 437.77 × 246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.45x = 107,903.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,903.12/292.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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