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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 524.16 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 524.16 and 318.36 is: 438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 524.16 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/524.16 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 524.16 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 166,871.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,871.58/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.40

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