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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.16, 611.76 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.16, 611.76 and 292.32 is: 439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.16 : 611.76 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.16/611.76 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.16x = 611.76 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.16x = 178,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,829.68/407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.21

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