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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.79, 483.48 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.79, 483.48 and 310.56 is: 428.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.79 : 483.48 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.79/483.48 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.79x = 483.48 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.79x = 150,149.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,149.55/350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.03

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