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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.34, 611.22 and 292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.34, 611.22 and 292.11 is: 438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.34 : 611.22 = 292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.34/611.22 = 292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.34x = 611.22 × 292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.34x = 178,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,543.47/407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.32

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