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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.03, 591.40 and 291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.03, 591.40 and 291.83 is: 436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.03 : 591.40 = 291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.03/591.40 = 291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.03x = 591.40 × 291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.03x = 172,587.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,587.33/395.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.90

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