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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.72, 439.08 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.72, 439.08 and 247.36 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.72 : 439.08 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.72/439.08 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.72x = 439.08 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.72x = 108,610.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,610.83/292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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