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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.78, 440.13 and 244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.78, 440.13 and 244.78 is: 367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.78 : 440.13 = 244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.78/440.13 = 244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.78x = 440.13 × 244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.78x = 107,735.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,735.02/292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.97

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