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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.21, 576.53 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.21, 576.53 and 316.32 is: 474.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.21 : 576.53 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.21/576.53 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.21x = 576.53 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.21x = 182,366.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,366.39/384.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.65

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