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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.35, 575.75 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.35, 575.75 and 291.96 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.35 : 575.75 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.35/575.75 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.35x = 575.75 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.35x = 168,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,095.95/384.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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