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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 584.40 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 584.40 and 292.92 is: 404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 584.40 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/584.40 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 584.40 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 171,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,182.45/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.11

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