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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.27, 576.98 and 319.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.27, 576.98 and 319.79 is: 478.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.27 : 576.98 = 319.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.27/576.98 = 319.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.27x = 576.98 × 319.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.27x = 184,512.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,512.43/385.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.92

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