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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.53, 611.31 and 292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.53, 611.31 and 292.24 is: 438.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.53 : 611.31 = 292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.53/611.31 = 292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.53x = 611.31 × 292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.53x = 178,649.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,649.23/407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.37

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