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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.50, 584.99 and 292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.50, 584.99 and 292.49 is: 438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.50 : 584.99 = 292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.50/584.99 = 292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.50x = 584.99 × 292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.50x = 171,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,105.92/390.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.18

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