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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.67, 571.71 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.67, 571.71 and 316.52 is: 474.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.67 : 571.71 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.67/571.71 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.67x = 571.71 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.67x = 180,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,954.73/381.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.11

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