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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.81, 577.98 and 319.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.81, 577.98 and 319.41 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.81 : 577.98 = 319.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.81/577.98 = 319.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.81x = 577.98 × 319.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.81x = 184,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,612.59/383.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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