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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.82, 575.74 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.82, 575.74 and 316.19 is: 474.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.82 : 575.74 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.82/575.74 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.82x = 575.74 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.82x = 182,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,043.23/383.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.29

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