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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.10, 524.13 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.10, 524.13 and 310.44 is: 428.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.10 : 524.13 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.10/524.13 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.10x = 524.13 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.10x = 162,710.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,710.92/380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.07

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