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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.25, 584.15 and 292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.25, 584.15 and 292.17 is: 437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.25 : 584.15 = 292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.25/584.15 = 292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.25x = 584.15 × 292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.25x = 170,671.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,671.11/390.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.34

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