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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.58, 435.58 and 309.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.58, 435.58 and 309.29 is: 425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.58 : 435.58 = 309.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.58/435.58 = 309.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.58x = 435.58 × 309.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.58x = 134,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,717.59/316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.55

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