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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.34, 523.86 and 310.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.34, 523.86 and 310.27 is: 427.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.34 : 523.86 = 310.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.34/523.86 = 310.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.34x = 523.86 × 310.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.34x = 162,538.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,538.04/380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.35

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