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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.99, 611.66 and 292.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.99, 611.66 and 292.37 is: 438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.99 : 611.66 = 292.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.99/611.66 = 292.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.99x = 611.66 × 292.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.99x = 178,828.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,828.71/407.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.31

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