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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.76, 580.82 and 310.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.76, 580.82 and 310.31 is: 464.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.76 : 580.82 = 310.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.76/580.82 = 310.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.76x = 580.82 × 310.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.76x = 180,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,234.25/387.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.81

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