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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.47, 572.54 and 291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.47, 572.54 and 291.29 is: 437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.47 : 572.54 = 291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.47/572.54 = 291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.47x = 572.54 × 291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.47x = 166,770.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,770.86/381.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.19

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