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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.62, 404.01 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.62, 404.01 and 239.58 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.62 : 404.01 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.62/404.01 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.62x = 404.01 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.62x = 96,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,792.72/292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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