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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.94, 582.53 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.94, 582.53 and 291.20 is: 436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.94 : 582.53 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.94/582.53 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.94x = 582.53 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.94x = 169,628.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,628.37/388.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.14

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