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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.19, 491.63 and 310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.19, 491.63 and 310.02 is: 427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.19 : 491.63 = 310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.19/491.63 = 310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.19x = 491.63 × 310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.19x = 152,415.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,415.13/356.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.90

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