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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.21, 572.94 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.21, 572.94 and 316.62 is: 475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.21 : 572.94 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.21/572.94 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.21x = 572.94 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.21x = 181,404.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,404.26/381.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.86

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