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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.86, 572.78 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.86, 572.78 and 314.22 is: 471.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.86 : 572.78 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.86/572.78 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.86x = 572.78 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.86x = 179,979.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,979.72/381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.33

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