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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.37, 584.01 and 292.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.37, 584.01 and 292.15 is: 403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.37 : 584.01 = 292.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.37/584.01 = 292.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.37x = 584.01 × 292.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.37x = 170,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,618.52/423.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.00

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