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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.30, 524.49 and 306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.30, 524.49 and 306.59 is: 422.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.30 : 524.49 = 306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.30/524.49 = 306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.30x = 524.49 × 306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.30x = 160,803.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,803.39/380.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.83

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