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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.80, 572.82 and 310.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.80, 572.82 and 310.28 is: 465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.80 : 572.82 = 310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.80/572.82 = 310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.80x = 572.82 × 310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.80x = 177,734.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,734.59/381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.52

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