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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.61, 574.88 and 311.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.61, 574.88 and 311.25 is: 466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.61 : 574.88 = 311.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.61/574.88 = 311.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.61x = 574.88 × 311.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.61x = 178,929.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,929.84/383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.44

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