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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.59, 574.62 and 291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.59, 574.62 and 291.21 is: 436.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.59 : 574.62 = 291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.59/574.62 = 291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.59x = 574.62 × 291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.59x = 167,335.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,335.09/383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.23

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