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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 574.65 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 574.65 and 291.54 is: 437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 574.65 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/574.65 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 574.65 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 167,533.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,533.46/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.86

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