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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 592.80 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 592.80 and 292.80 is: 438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 592.80 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/592.80 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 592.80 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 173,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,571.84/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.31

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