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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.67, 524.67 and 318.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.67, 524.67 and 318.30 is: 438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.67 : 524.67 = 318.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.67/524.67 = 318.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.67x = 524.67 × 318.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.67x = 167,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,002.46/380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.71

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