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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.30, 525.86 and 307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.30, 525.86 and 307.60 is: 424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.30 : 525.86 = 307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.30/525.86 = 307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.30x = 525.86 × 307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.30x = 161,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,754.54/381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.22

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