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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.53, 581.94 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.53, 581.94 and 291.24 is: 436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.53 : 581.94 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.53/581.94 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.53x = 581.94 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.53x = 169,484.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,484.21/388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.22

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