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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.16, 585.56 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.16, 585.56 and 292.56 is: 439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.16 : 585.56 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.16/585.56 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.16x = 585.56 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.16x = 171,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,311.43/390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.08

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