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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.58, 532.02 and 310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.58, 532.02 and 310.52 is: 464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.58 : 532.02 = 310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.58/532.02 = 310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.58x = 532.02 × 310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.58x = 165,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,202.85/355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.60

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