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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.59, 576.71 and 311.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.59, 576.71 and 311.29 is: 466.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.59 : 576.71 = 311.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.59/576.71 = 311.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.59x = 576.71 × 311.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.59x = 179,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,519.62/384.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.78

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