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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.39, 876.90 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.39, 876.90 and 292 is: 437.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.39 : 876.90 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.39/876.90 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.39x = 876.90 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.39x = 256,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,054.80/585.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.41

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