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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 572.70 and 304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 572.70 and 304.77 is: 456.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 572.70 = 304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/572.70 = 304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 572.70 × 304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 174,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,541.78/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.73

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