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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.19, 573.06 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.19, 573.06 and 313.22 is: 470.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.19 : 573.06 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.19/573.06 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.19x = 573.06 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.19x = 179,493.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,493.85/381.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.88

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