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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.87, 436.09 and 310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.87, 436.09 and 310 is: 430.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.87 : 436.09 = 310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.87/436.09 = 310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.87x = 436.09 × 310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.87x = 135,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,187.90/313.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.71

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