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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 438.42 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 438.42 and 245.60 is: 367.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 438.42 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/438.42 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 438.42 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 107,675.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,675.95/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.87

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