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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.40, 524.70 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.40, 524.70 and 307.50 is: 424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.40 : 524.70 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.40/524.70 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.40x = 524.70 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.40x = 161,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,345.25/380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.15

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