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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.41, 580.56 and 291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.41, 580.56 and 291.29 is: 436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.41 : 580.56 = 291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.41/580.56 = 291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.41x = 580.56 × 291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.41x = 169,111.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,111.32/387.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.52

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