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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.54, 428.29 and 264.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.54, 428.29 and 264.07 is: 364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.54 : 428.29 = 264.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.54/428.29 = 264.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.54x = 428.29 × 264.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.54x = 113,098.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,098.54/310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.20

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