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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.73, 576.48 and 312.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.73, 576.48 and 312.23 is: 467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.73 : 576.48 = 312.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.73/576.48 = 312.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.73x = 576.48 × 312.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.73x = 179,994.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,994.35/384.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.85

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