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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.99, 525.28 and 310.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.99, 525.28 and 310.98 is: 428.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.99 : 525.28 = 310.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.99/525.28 = 310.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.99x = 525.28 × 310.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.99x = 163,350.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,350.02/380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.75

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