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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.71, 573.84 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.71, 573.84 and 313.76 is: 471.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.71 : 573.84 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.71/573.84 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.71x = 573.84 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.71x = 180,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,045.17/381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.69

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