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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 524.52 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 524.52 and 306.72 is: 422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 524.52 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/524.52 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 524.52 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 160,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,880.77/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.79

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