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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.61, 574.52 and 309.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.61, 574.52 and 309.77 is: 465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.61 : 574.52 = 309.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.61/574.52 = 309.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.61x = 574.52 × 309.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.61x = 177,967.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,967.51/382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.14

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