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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.27, 581.31 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.27, 581.31 and 315.99 is: 474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.27 : 581.31 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.27/581.31 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.27x = 581.31 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.27x = 183,688.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,688.15/387.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.32

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