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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.49, 524.59 and 310.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.49, 524.59 and 310.47 is: 428.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.49 : 524.59 = 310.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.49/524.59 = 310.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.49x = 524.59 × 310.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.49x = 162,872.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,872.39/380.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.06

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