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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 572.52 and 313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 572.52 and 313.24 is: 470.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 572.52 = 313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/572.52 = 313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 572.52 × 313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 179,336.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,336.16/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.35

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