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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.55, 573.99 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.55, 573.99 and 291.72 is: 436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.55 : 573.99 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.55/573.99 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.55x = 573.99 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.55x = 167,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,444.36/383.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.56

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