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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.67, 525.20 and 310.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.67, 525.20 and 310.61 is: 428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.67 : 525.20 = 310.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.67/525.20 = 310.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.67x = 525.20 × 310.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.67x = 163,132.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,132.37/380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.54

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