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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.40, 580.56 and 291.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.40, 580.56 and 291.10 is: 436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.40 : 580.56 = 291.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.40/580.56 = 291.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.40x = 580.56 × 291.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.40x = 169,001.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,001.02/387.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.24

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