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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.39, 428.05 and 258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.39, 428.05 and 258.01 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.39 : 428.05 = 258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.39/428.05 = 258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.39x = 428.05 × 258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.39x = 110,441.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,441.18/310.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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