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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.67, 573.20 and 309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.67, 573.20 and 309.23 is: 463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.67 : 573.20 = 309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.67/573.20 = 309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.67x = 573.20 × 309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.67x = 177,249.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,249.09/382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.19

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