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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.88, 482.52 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.88, 482.52 and 310.56 is: 428.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.88 : 482.52 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.88/482.52 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.88x = 482.52 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.88x = 149,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,851.41/349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.29

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