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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.27, 573.81 and 310.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.27, 573.81 and 310.99 is: 466.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.27 : 573.81 = 310.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.27/573.81 = 310.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.27x = 573.81 × 310.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.27x = 178,449.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,449.17/382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.81

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