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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.64, 574.96 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.64, 574.96 and 292 is: 437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.64 : 574.96 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.64/574.96 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.64x = 574.96 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.64x = 167,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,888.32/383.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.62

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