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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.74, 532.89 and 310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.74, 532.89 and 310.14 is: 464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.74 : 532.89 = 310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.74/532.89 = 310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.74x = 532.89 × 310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.74x = 165,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,270.50/355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.58

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