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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.36, 581.64 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.36, 581.64 and 314.52 is: 472.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.36 : 581.64 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.36/581.64 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.36x = 581.64 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.36x = 182,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,937.41/387.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.27

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