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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.26, 575.82 and 291.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.26, 575.82 and 291.31 is: 436.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.26 : 575.82 = 291.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.26/575.82 = 291.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.26x = 575.82 × 291.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.26x = 167,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,740.68/384.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.53

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