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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.73, 572.22 and 316.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.73, 572.22 and 316.15 is: 475.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.73 : 572.22 = 316.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.73/572.22 = 316.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.73x = 572.22 × 316.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.73x = 180,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,902.91/380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.15

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