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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.63, 592.43 and 292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.63, 592.43 and 292.76 is: 438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.63 : 592.43 = 292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.63/592.43 = 292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.63x = 592.43 × 292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.63x = 173,435.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,435.38/395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.38

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