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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.27, 583.83 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.27, 583.83 and 292.28 is: 403.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.27 : 583.83 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.27/583.83 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.27x = 583.83 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.27x = 170,638.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,638.91/423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.14

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