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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.70, 572.94 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.70, 572.94 and 315.36 is: 470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.70 : 572.94 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.70/572.94 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.70x = 572.94 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.70x = 180,682.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,682.36/383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.89

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