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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.33, 524.20 and 309.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.33, 524.20 and 309.94 is: 427.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.33 : 524.20 = 309.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.33/524.20 = 309.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.33x = 524.20 × 309.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.33x = 162,468.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,468.91/380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.18

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