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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 573.55 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 573.55 and 291.11 is: 436.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 573.55 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/573.55 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 573.55 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 166,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,966.14/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.35

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