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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.36, 573.17 and 316.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.36, 573.17 and 316.77 is: 476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.36 : 573.17 = 316.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.36/573.17 = 316.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.36x = 573.17 × 316.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.36x = 181,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,561.48/381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.09

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