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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.20, 524.32 and 306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.20, 524.32 and 306.48 is: 422.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.20 : 524.32 = 306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.20/524.32 = 306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.20x = 524.32 × 306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.20x = 160,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,693.59/380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.66

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