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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.39, 476.31 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.39, 476.31 and 310.04 is: 427.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.39 : 476.31 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.39/476.31 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.39x = 476.31 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.39x = 147,675.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,675.15/345.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.56

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