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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.38, 427.92 and 257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.38, 427.92 and 257.97 is: 355.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.38 : 427.92 = 257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.38/427.92 = 257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.38x = 427.92 × 257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.38x = 110,390.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,390.52/310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.66

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