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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.92, 584.64 and 292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.92, 584.64 and 292.96 is: 404.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.92 : 584.64 = 292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.92/584.64 = 292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.92x = 584.64 × 292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.92x = 171,276.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,276.13/423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.03

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