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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.74, 576.72 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.74, 576.72 and 319.14 is: 479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.74 : 576.72 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.74/576.72 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.74x = 576.72 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.74x = 184,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,054.42/383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.63

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