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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.17, 583.47 and 291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.17, 583.47 and 291.53 is: 435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.17 : 583.47 = 291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.17/583.47 = 291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.17x = 583.47 × 291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.17x = 170,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,100.47/390.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.96

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