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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.58, 573.88 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.58, 573.88 and 291.44 is: 437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.58 : 573.88 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.58/573.88 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.58x = 573.88 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.58x = 167,251.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,251.59/382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.17

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