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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 573.06 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 573.06 and 290.99 is: 435.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 573.06 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/573.06 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 573.06 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 166,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,754.73/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.70

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