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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.13, 584.87 and 292.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.13, 584.87 and 292.47 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.13 : 584.87 = 292.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.13/584.87 = 292.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.13x = 584.87 × 292.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.13x = 171,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,057.66/391.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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