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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.73, 403.66 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.73, 403.66 and 246.07 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.73 : 403.66 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.73/403.66 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.73x = 403.66 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.73x = 99,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,328.62/292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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