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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.08, 575.48 and 315.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.08, 575.48 and 315.76 is: 473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.08 : 575.48 = 315.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.08/575.48 = 315.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.08x = 575.48 × 315.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.08x = 181,713.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,713.56/384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.11

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