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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 579.78 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 579.78 and 314.84 is: 471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 579.78 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/579.78 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 579.78 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 182,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,535.04/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.50

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