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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.96, 573.72 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.96, 573.72 and 318.16 is: 476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.96 : 573.72 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.96/573.72 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.96x = 573.72 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.96x = 182,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,534.76/382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.64

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