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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.14, 584.62 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.14, 584.62 and 292.16 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.14 : 584.62 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.14/584.62 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.14x = 584.62 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.14x = 170,803.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,803.31/390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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