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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 583.20 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 583.20 and 292.14 is: 402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 583.20 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/583.20 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 583.20 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 170,376.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,376.05/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.44

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