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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.37, 582.84 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.37, 582.84 and 291.30 is: 436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.37 : 582.84 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.37/582.84 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.37x = 582.84 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.37x = 169,779.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,779.11/389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.03

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