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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.71, 572.67 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.71, 572.67 and 313.07 is: 469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.71 : 572.67 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.71/572.67 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.71x = 572.67 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.71x = 179,282.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,282.93/381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.68

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