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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 572.46 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 572.46 and 313.56 is: 469.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 572.46 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/572.46 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 572.46 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 179,500.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,500.56/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.65

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