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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.85, 531.17 and 291.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.85, 531.17 and 291.91 is: 402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.85 : 531.17 = 291.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.85/531.17 = 291.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.85x = 531.17 × 291.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.85x = 155,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,053.83/384.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.89

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