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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.55, 517.78 and 310.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.55, 517.78 and 310.58 is: 465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.55 : 517.78 = 310.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.55/517.78 = 310.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.55x = 517.78 × 310.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.55x = 160,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,814.33/345.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.38

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