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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.77, 438.93 and 249.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.77, 438.93 and 249.26 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.77 : 438.93 = 249.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.77/438.93 = 249.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.77x = 438.93 × 249.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.77x = 109,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,405.50/292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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