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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.61, 524.75 and 310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.61, 524.75 and 310.41 is: 427.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.61 : 524.75 = 310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.61/524.75 = 310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.61x = 524.75 × 310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.61x = 162,886.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,886.10/380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.96

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