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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.77, 573.06 and 310.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.77, 573.06 and 310.49 is: 466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.77 : 573.06 = 310.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.77/573.06 = 310.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.77x = 573.06 × 310.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.77x = 177,929.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,929.40/381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.06

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