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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.40, 427.52 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.40, 427.52 and 258.56 is: 356.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.40 : 427.52 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.40/427.52 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.40x = 427.52 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.40x = 110,539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,539.57/310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.12

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