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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 575.22 and 318.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 575.22 and 318.15 is: 478.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 575.22 = 318.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/575.22 = 318.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 575.22 × 318.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 183,006.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,006.24/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.16

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