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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.23, 572.97 and 316.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.23, 572.97 and 316.65 is: 475.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.23 : 572.97 = 316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.23/572.97 = 316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.23x = 572.97 × 316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.23x = 181,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,426.50/381.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.90

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