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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 573.42 and 291.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 573.42 and 291.49 is: 437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 573.42 = 291.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/573.42 = 291.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 573.42 × 291.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 167,146.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,146.20/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.21

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