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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.93, 574.49 and 291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.93, 574.49 and 291.80 is: 437.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.93 : 574.49 = 291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.93/574.49 = 291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.93x = 574.49 × 291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.93x = 167,638.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,638.35/382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.78

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