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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.58, 592.68 and 292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.58, 592.68 and 292.52 is: 439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.58 : 592.68 = 292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.58/592.68 = 292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.58x = 592.68 × 292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.58x = 173,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,370.75/394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.38

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