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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.46, 584.16 and 292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.46, 584.16 and 292.90 is: 438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.46 : 584.16 = 292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.46/584.16 = 292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.46x = 584.16 × 292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.46x = 171,100.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,100.46/390.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.20

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