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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.92, 900.41 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.92, 900.41 and 292 is: 438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.92 : 900.41 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.92/900.41 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.92x = 900.41 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.92x = 262,919.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,919.72/599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.26

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