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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.19, 583.71 and 292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.19, 583.71 and 292.17 is: 403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.19 : 583.71 = 292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.19/583.71 = 292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.19x = 583.71 × 292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.19x = 170,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,542.55/422.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.95

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