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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.67, 575.19 and 314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.67, 575.19 and 314.01 is: 470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.67 : 575.19 = 314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.67/575.19 = 314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.67x = 575.19 × 314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.67x = 180,615.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,615.41/383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.76

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