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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 573.48 and 310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 573.48 and 310.23 is: 464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 573.48 = 310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/573.48 = 310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 573.48 × 310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 177,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,910.70/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.85

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