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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.95, 573.48 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.95, 573.48 and 314.64 is: 471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.95 : 573.48 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.95/573.48 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.95x = 573.48 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.95x = 180,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,439.75/382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.18

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