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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.76, 576.36 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.76, 576.36 and 312.12 is: 468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.76 : 576.36 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.76/576.36 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.76x = 576.36 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.76x = 179,893.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,893.48/383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.77

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