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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 574.39 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 574.39 and 291.04 is: 436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 574.39 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/574.39 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 574.39 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 167,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,172.62/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.74

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