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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.60, 530.60 and 310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.60, 530.60 and 310.80 is: 428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.60 : 530.60 = 310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.60/530.60 = 310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.60x = 530.60 × 310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.60x = 164,910.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,910.48/384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.78

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