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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.75, 583.40 and 291.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.75, 583.40 and 291.67 is: 436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.75 : 583.40 = 291.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.75/583.40 = 291.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.75x = 583.40 × 291.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.75x = 170,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,160.28/389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.59

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