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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.58, 559.86 and 291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.58, 559.86 and 291.41 is: 436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.58 : 559.86 = 291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.58/559.86 = 291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.58x = 559.86 × 291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.58x = 163,146.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,146.00/373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.72

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