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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.02, 482.28 and 310.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.02, 482.28 and 310.78 is: 428.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.02 : 482.28 = 310.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.02/482.28 = 310.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.02x = 482.28 × 310.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.02x = 149,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,882.98/350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.21

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