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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.54, 575.08 and 310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.54, 575.08 and 310.90 is: 467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.54 : 575.08 = 310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.54/575.08 = 310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.54x = 575.08 × 310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.54x = 178,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,792.37/382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.38

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