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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.96, 577.12 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.96, 577.12 and 312.76 is: 468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.96 : 577.12 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.96/577.12 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.96x = 577.12 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.96x = 180,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,500.05/384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.88

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