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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.71, 577.17 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.71, 577.17 and 316.07 is: 474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.71 : 577.17 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.71/577.17 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.71x = 577.17 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.71x = 182,426.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,426.12/384.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.19

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