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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.26, 583.44 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.26, 583.44 and 292.04 is: 402.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.26 : 583.44 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.26/583.44 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.26x = 583.44 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.26x = 170,387.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,387.82/423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.56

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