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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.52, 427.56 and 257.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.52, 427.56 and 257.96 is: 355.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.52 : 427.56 = 257.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.52/427.56 = 257.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.52x = 427.56 × 257.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.52x = 110,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,293.38/310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.19

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