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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.16, 584.28 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.16, 584.28 and 292.48 is: 403.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.16 : 584.28 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.16/584.28 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.16x = 584.28 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.16x = 170,890.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,890.21/423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.84

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