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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.49, 573.98 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.49, 573.98 and 291.69 is: 436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.49 : 573.98 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.49/573.98 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.49x = 573.98 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.49x = 167,422.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,422.77/383.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.58

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