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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.63, 525.77 and 307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.63, 525.77 and 307.22 is: 424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.63 : 525.77 = 307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.63/525.77 = 307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.63x = 525.77 × 307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.63x = 161,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,522.89/380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.36

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