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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.08, 591.96 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.08, 591.96 and 292.02 is: 438.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.08 : 591.96 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.08/591.96 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.08x = 591.96 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.08x = 172,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,864.16/394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.65

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