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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.95, 578.84 and 317.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.95, 578.84 and 317.19 is: 475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.95 : 578.84 = 317.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.95/578.84 = 317.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.95x = 578.84 × 317.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.95x = 183,600.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,600.67/385.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.71

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