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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.74, 572.67 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.74, 572.67 and 313.56 is: 470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.74 : 572.67 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.74/572.67 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.74x = 572.67 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.74x = 179,566.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,566.41/381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.40

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