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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.13, 524.64 and 317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.13, 524.64 and 317.86 is: 438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.13 : 524.64 = 317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.13/524.64 = 317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.13x = 524.64 × 317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.13x = 166,761.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,761.95/380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.70

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