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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.68, 574.68 and 310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.68, 574.68 and 310.24 is: 464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.68 : 574.68 = 310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.68/574.68 = 310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.68x = 574.68 × 310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.68x = 178,288.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,288.72/383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.68

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