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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.73, 485.10 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.73, 485.10 and 310.32 is: 427.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.73 : 485.10 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.73/485.10 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.73x = 485.10 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.73x = 150,536.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,536.23/351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.99

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