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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.82, 439.05 and 249.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.82, 439.05 and 249.41 is: 373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.82 : 439.05 = 249.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.82/439.05 = 249.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.82x = 439.05 × 249.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.82x = 109,505.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,505.49/292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.98

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