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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 523.26 and 310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 523.26 and 310 is: 426.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 523.26 = 310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/523.26 = 310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 523.26 × 310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 162,210.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,210.60/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.38

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