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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.74, 438.63 and 249.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.74, 438.63 and 249.81 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.74 : 438.63 = 249.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.74/438.63 = 249.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.74x = 438.63 × 249.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.74x = 109,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,574.16/292.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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