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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 524.88 and 306.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 524.88 and 306.81 is: 423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 524.88 = 306.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/524.88 = 306.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 524.88 × 306.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 161,038.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,038.43/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.01

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