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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.81, 525.87 and 306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.81, 525.87 and 306.14 is: 422.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.81 : 525.87 = 306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.81/525.87 = 306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.81x = 525.87 × 306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.81x = 160,989.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,989.37/380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.75

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