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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.52, 439.32 and 249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.52, 439.32 and 249.56 is: 374.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.52 : 439.32 = 249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.52/439.32 = 249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.52x = 439.32 × 249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.52x = 109,636.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,636.70/292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.80

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