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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.01, 591.96 and 291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.01, 591.96 and 291.48 is: 436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.01 : 591.96 = 291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.01/591.96 = 291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.01x = 591.96 × 291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.01x = 172,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,544.50/395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.81

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