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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.61, 576.33 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.61, 576.33 and 291.64 is: 437.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.61 : 576.33 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.61/576.33 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.61x = 576.33 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.61x = 168,080.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,080.88/384.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.02

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