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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.99, 428.81 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.99, 428.81 and 258.60 is: 356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.99 : 428.81 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.99/428.81 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.99x = 428.81 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.99x = 110,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,886.83/310.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.56

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