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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.26, 575.34 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.26, 575.34 and 291.44 is: 436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.26 : 575.34 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.26/575.34 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.26x = 575.34 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.26x = 167,677.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,677.09/384.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.36

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