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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 525 and 306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 525 and 306.96 is: 423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 525 = 306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/525 = 306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 525 × 306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 161,154
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,154/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.24

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