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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.66, 427.86 and 289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.66, 427.86 and 289.36 is: 398.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.66 : 427.86 = 289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.66/427.86 = 289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.66x = 427.86 × 289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.66x = 123,805.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,805.57/310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.52

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