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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.28, 574.02 and 314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.28, 574.02 and 314.24 is: 471.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.28 : 574.02 = 314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.28/574.02 = 314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.28x = 574.02 × 314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.28x = 180,380.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,380.04/382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.85

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