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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.33, 524.32 and 313.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.33, 524.32 and 313.71 is: 432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.33 : 524.32 = 313.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.33/524.32 = 313.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.33x = 524.32 × 313.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.33x = 164,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,483.64/380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.47

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