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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.74, 578.22 and 320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.74, 578.22 and 320.14 is: 481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.74 : 578.22 = 320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.74/578.22 = 320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.74x = 578.22 × 320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.74x = 185,111.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,111.35/384.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.13

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