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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 591.91 and 292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 591.91 and 292.11 is: 436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 591.91 = 292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/591.91 = 292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 591.91 × 292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 172,899.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,899.88/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.80

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