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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.84, 574.38 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.84, 574.38 and 291.64 is: 437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.84 : 574.38 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.84/574.38 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.84x = 574.38 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.84x = 167,512.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,512.18/382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.55

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