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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.16, 522.39 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.16, 522.39 and 310.08 is: 426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.16 : 522.39 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.16/522.39 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.16x = 522.39 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.16x = 161,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,982.69/380.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.09

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