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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.42, 572.84 and 317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.42, 572.84 and 317.27 is: 475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.42 : 572.84 = 317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.42/572.84 = 317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.42x = 572.84 × 317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.42x = 181,740.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,740.50/382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.24

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