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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.75, 584.90 and 292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.75, 584.90 and 292.67 is: 438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.75 : 584.90 = 292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.75/584.90 = 292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.75x = 584.90 × 292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.75x = 171,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,182.68/390.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.09

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