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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.05, 573.97 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.05, 573.97 and 291.47 is: 436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.05 : 573.97 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.05/573.97 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.05x = 573.97 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.05x = 167,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,291.44/383.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.74

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