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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.69, 437.82 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.69, 437.82 and 240.75 is: 360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.69 : 437.82 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.69/437.82 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.69x = 437.82 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.69x = 105,405.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,405.17/292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.13

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