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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 576.96 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 576.96 and 316.56 is: 475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 576.96 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/576.96 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 576.96 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 182,642.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,642.46/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.63

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