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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.09, 572.11 and 314.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.09, 572.11 and 314.43 is: 470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.09 : 572.11 = 314.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.09/572.11 = 314.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.09x = 572.11 × 314.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.09x = 179,886.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,886.98/382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.80

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