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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 573.76 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 573.76 and 291.28 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 573.76 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/573.76 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 573.76 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 167,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,124.81/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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