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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.82, 593.22 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.82, 593.22 and 292.28 is: 438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.82 : 593.22 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.82/593.22 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.82x = 593.22 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.82x = 173,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,389.48/395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.05

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