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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.99, 428.90 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.99, 428.90 and 264.52 is: 364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.99 : 428.90 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.99/428.90 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.99x = 428.90 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.99x = 113,449.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,449.43/310.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.80

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