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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.81, 582.87 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.81, 582.87 and 319.84 is: 481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.81 : 582.87 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.81/582.87 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.81x = 582.87 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.81x = 186,424.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,424.88/386.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.96

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