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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.75, 576.32 and 311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.75, 576.32 and 311.45 is: 466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.75 : 576.32 = 311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.75/576.32 = 311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.75x = 576.32 × 311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.75x = 179,490.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,490.43/384.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.51

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