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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.30, 525.87 and 307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.30, 525.87 and 307.59 is: 424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.30 : 525.87 = 307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.30/525.87 = 307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.30x = 525.87 × 307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.30x = 161,752.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,752.35/381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.21

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