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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.72, 576.94 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.72, 576.94 and 319 is: 480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.72 : 576.94 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.72/576.94 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.72x = 576.94 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.72x = 184,043.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,043.86/382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.88

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