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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.32, 583.56 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.32, 583.56 and 292.64 is: 403.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.32 : 583.56 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.32/583.56 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.32x = 583.56 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.32x = 170,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,773.00/423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.41

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