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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.06, 523.93 and 313.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.06, 523.93 and 313.38 is: 432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 523.93 = 313.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/523.93 = 313.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 523.93 × 313.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 164,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,189.18/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.01

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