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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 573.60 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 573.60 and 314.84 is: 471.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 573.60 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/573.60 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 573.60 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 180,592.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,592.22/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.67

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