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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.28, 577.04 and 316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.28, 577.04 and 316.24 is: 474.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.28 : 577.04 = 316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.28/577.04 = 316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.28x = 577.04 × 316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.28x = 182,483.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,483.13/384.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.87

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