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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 573.72 and 314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 573.72 and 314.58 is: 471.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 573.72 = 314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/573.72 = 314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 573.72 × 314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 180,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,480.84/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.92

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