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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.72, 580.76 and 310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.72, 580.76 and 310.76 is: 465.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.72 : 580.76 = 310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.72/580.76 = 310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.72x = 580.76 × 310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.72x = 180,476.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,476.98/387.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.48

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