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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.89, 573.92 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.89, 573.92 and 291.36 is: 436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.89 : 573.92 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.89/573.92 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.89x = 573.92 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.89x = 167,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,217.33/382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.72

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