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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.92, 428.96 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.92, 428.96 and 295.52 is: 407.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.92 : 428.96 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.92/428.96 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.92x = 428.96 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.92x = 126,766.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,766.26/310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.71

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