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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.52, 577.73 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.52, 577.73 and 318.18 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.52 : 577.73 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.52/577.73 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.52x = 577.73 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.52x = 183,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,821.84/386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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