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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.59, 439.56 and 241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.59, 439.56 and 241.43 is: 362.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.59 : 439.56 = 241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.59/439.56 = 241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.59x = 439.56 × 241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.59x = 106,120.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,120.77/292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.69

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