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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 531.83 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 531.83 and 310.64 is: 464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 531.83 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/531.83 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 531.83 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 165,205.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,205.79/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.60

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