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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.05, 573.90 and 314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.05, 573.90 and 314.20 is: 470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.05 : 573.90 = 314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.05/573.90 = 314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.05x = 573.90 × 314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.05x = 180,319.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,319.38/383.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.75

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