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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 574.56 and 311.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 574.56 and 311.49 is: 467.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 574.56 = 311.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/574.56 = 311.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 574.56 × 311.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 178,969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,969.69/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.56

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