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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.10, 611.80 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.10, 611.80 and 292.68 is: 438.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.10 : 611.80 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.10/611.80 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.10x = 611.80 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.10x = 179,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,057.10/408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.76

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