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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 573.82 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 573.82 and 314.12 is: 470.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 573.82 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/573.82 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 573.82 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 180,248.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,248.34/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.92

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