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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 583.86 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 583.86 and 292.32 is: 402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 583.86 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/583.86 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 583.86 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 170,673.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,673.96/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.91

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