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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.42, 584.19 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.42, 584.19 and 292.56 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.42 : 584.19 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.42/584.19 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.42x = 584.19 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.42x = 170,910.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,910.63/423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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