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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.36, 428.60 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.36, 428.60 and 288.52 is: 398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.36 : 428.60 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.36/428.60 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.36x = 428.60 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.36x = 123,659.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,659.67/310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.44

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